Respiratory

As omicron appears to produce less severe illness than delta, its overall effect might end up having a positive side

Predictions likely to become more accurate as researchers learn more about omicron

Agency says that antigen tests ‘do detect the omicron variant, but may have reduced sensitivity’

During first wave of COVID-19, cough occurred first in the United States, while fever occurred first in China

Risk for hospitalization or death lower in at-risk adults with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 receiving oral therapy with molnupiravir versus placebo

Three-day course of treatment results in reduced risk for hospitalization or death compared with placebo

Further study needed to determine whether bamlanivimab could benefit patients who are negative for endogenous neutralizing antibodies

CDC is considering adding extra safeguard after getting some ‘pushback’ on its Dec. 27 guidance that shortened isolation times